This spicy corn salad with queso fresco is a perfect weeknight side dish. It is easy to make and adds just enough kick to enhance your meal. It’s also great as a topper for tacos or a green salad.
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 4 ears of corn or 1 bag of frozen corn
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 tbs chopped onion
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
- A pinch of the following spices: chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper
- 1-2 tbs butter (unsalted)
- Cilantro, chopped
Instructions:
- Cut corn from cob.
- Preheat the skillet on high heat with butter.
- Add corn, onion, and red pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring infrequently so the corn roasts.
- Place the cooked corn in a medium bowl and add the lime juice and spices. Toss the corn salad well.
- Garnish corn salad with queso fresco and cilantro and serve.
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